Eurostar has announced that it is to trial new, direct services to Lyon and Provence from London next spring.
The weekly service will run from the capital to Lyon, Avignon and Aix-en-Provence on a trial basis during May and June 2013. Tickets will go on sale on 11 December.
Nick Mercer, commercial director for Eurostar commented: “Our direct Avignon summer services grow in popularity year-on-year and our customers tell us they’d like to see it extended to offer even more choice of holiday destinations. We’re committed to listening to their feedback, which is why we’re testing this new service to Lyon, Avignon and Aix-en-Provence, three of the most popular destinations in the South of France.
“By trialling this new service for future years, and by opening sales to our existing annual summer Avignon services earlier than usual, we are giving customers even more flexibility and choice when planning their trips to the South of France next year. Journeys with Eurostar avoid the summer scramble at the airports and we encourage passengers to book early to avoid disappointment.”
Return fares start from GBP99 for the Lyon journey and GBP109 for Avignon and Aix-en-Provence.
